Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson wants to see a permanent deal closed for Jordan Ayew.

The Sun says Ayew, 27, has been at Selhurst Park for the season and is set to make a permanent switch when the window opens.

Swansea are set to get most of the £5million they paid Aston Villa two years ago before suffering relegation and seeing Ayew among the players looking to leave the Liberty Stadium.

Hodgson has used Ayew among his substitutes over the last couple of months but the Ghana winger has played in 18 Premier League matches overall.

The former Swansea and Aston Villa winger has one goal this season, the first in a 2-0 win at Wolves.